Cozy Books to Curl Up With This Holiday Season

There’s something magical about reading in the colder months — the soft glow of a lamp, a warm drink in hand, and a story that wraps around you like a blanket. Whether you’re looking for whimsical fantasy, heartwarming romance, nostalgic classics, or gentle nonfiction, cozy books create a world where everything feels a little slower, softer, and sweeter.

This list brings together the ultimate comfort reads — the kind of books that feel like hot cocoa for the brain. From small-town bakeries to magical orphanages to snow-covered New England, these stories will warm you from the inside out and help you settle into the season.

Little Women - Louisa May Alcott

Four sisters grow up during the Civil War, navigating love, ambition, family, and womanhood. Full of warm winter scenes, sisterly bonds, and timeless comfort.

The Gingerbread Bakery - Laurie Gilmore

A sweet, small-town Christmas romance set in a cozy bakery overflowing with gingerbread, sugar, and holiday magic. When a woman returns home for the holidays and reconnects with her childhood crush—now the owner of the local bakery—they find themselves thrown together to save the shop before Christmas Eve. This book is warm, festive, low-conflict, and full of Hallmark-movie charm, baked goods, and soft romance.

Anne of Green Gables - L.M. Montgomery

An imaginative orphan girl is adopted by siblings on Prince Edward Island. It’s bright, wholesome, funny, and full of nature, charm, and heart.

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches - Sangu Mandanna

A lonely witch is hired to tutor three magical children in a seaside manor. Cozy cottage vibes, found family warmth, and soft romance.

In a Holidaze - Christina Lauren

A festive holiday rom-com where a woman keeps reliving the same Christmas vacation until she gets it right. Light, funny, snowy, and romance-forward.

Icebreaker - Hannah Grace

A spicy but soft college romance between a figure skater and a hockey player. Wintery, cute, campus cozy without being heavy.